Para Archery

Para- Archery Rules

The sport has three divisions:-

• Recurve bow
• Compound Bow
• Visually Impaired Class.

The athletes are classified within these divisions on the basis of the level of impairments:-

ARW1- (also termed as W1). Archery Wheelchair 1. This class is for the athletes with impairment in arms and legs.

ARW2- (also termed as W2). Archery Wheelchair 2. It is for athletes with impairment in legs who compete on a wheelchair and have relatively limited lower limb functions.

Visually Impaired- (V1, V2 and V3)- For visually impaired athletes. Those classified under V1 must wear blindfolds or blackout glasses while competing. This class is however is currently not featured in the Paralympic Games.

ARST- (ST). Standing Archery. They may compete standing or in a wheelchair, but have limited impairment

Helping devices must be authorized by an international classifier and should be mentioned on the athlete’s classification card. These include:-

• Wheelchair
• Chair/Stool
• Block
• Permitted body support
• Prosthesis
• Release aid
• Bow bandage
• Bow arm splint
• String arm wrist splint
• Assistant
• The athletes who are visually impaired and are classified in the VI division must wear a blindfold for vision impairment equality.